Apply directly to international institutions
Sometimes, it is possible to apply directly to international institu-
tions for funding. Public invitations to apply for this type of fund-
ing may be found in the Offcial Journal of the EU. Assistance
from European funds may be given in the form of subsidies,
loans at concessionary rates of interest, equity investments, or
the provision of venture capital.
The EU provides all kinds of assistance especially for SMEs from
Member States, e. G. Grants, loans and, in some cases, guaran-
tees. Support is available either directly or indirectly through the
EU’s Structural Funds, which are managed at the national level.
SMEs can also beneft from a host of non-financial assistance
activities in the form of programs and business support services.
EU Forecast
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